My aunt is there and has been there more than 5 times.
I think Lijiang is suitable to visit all year round.
You will have different feelings and gains when you come to Lijiang at different times.
February: Go to the farmland near Lashihai to see rapeseed flowers, and visit the First Bay of the Yangtze River and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. It is recommended to wear a sweater, and cotton-padded clothes are required on the snow mountain (available for rent).
April: When Lijiang Ancient Town and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain are at their most beautiful, it is recommended to bring short-sleeved T-shirts, sweaters, jackets, sunscreen, and rain gear.
May: In the mountains and fields of Lijiang, you can see flowers blooming and fallen flowers blooming. Please pay attention to sun protection.
June-August: The rainy season. You can see the scenery in Lijiang in the rain. It is recommended to bring rain gear when going out.
September-October: When going to the fields of Lijiang to see the harvest scenery, it is recommended to wear a fleece jacket.
Recommended Lijiang tour routes: Lijiang + Jade Dragon Snow Mountain 4-day route: D1 Lijiang Old Town (2 hours) Lion Rock (1 hour) Mufu (1 hour) Lijiang Sifang Street (3 hours) D2 Glacier Park (3 hours) Yunshanping (1
-2 hours) Blue Moon Valley (1 hour) D3 Shuhe Ancient Town (2 hours) Shuhe Sifang Street (0.5-1 hour) Shuhe Ancient Town-Qinglong Bridge (10 minutes) Jiuding Longtan (30 minutes) Sansheng Palace (0.5
-1 hour) Tea Horse Road Museum (0.5-1 hour) D4 Lashihai Wetland Park (1 day) (tips: 1. Glacier Park has a higher altitude and lower temperature, so you should take precautions against cold and altitude sickness before going up the mountain
2. There are many people queuing up for the Snow Mountain Cableway, which sometimes takes 3-4 hours. It is recommended to arrive at the scenic spot as early as possible. ) Lijiang Food Recommendations Lijiang food is spicy, mainly Naxi cuisine, but also Yunnan cuisine and Sichuan cuisine.
The ingredients are mostly wild delicacies and poultry.
There are also countless snacks available.
Sifang Street, Zhongyi Market, Qiyi Street, Sakura Food Court and Dashiqiao in Lijiang Old Town are all snack centers.
The food in Xincheng is mainly concentrated in Huadu Trade City on Qixing Street, as well as Xiangshan Market, Huama Street, Jinkai Plaza, and Black Goat Street in Xincheng.
In addition, Sifang Street in Shuhe is also very popular.
Cured pork ribs, black goat hot pot and salmon are Lijiang’s most famous delicacies.
In addition, chicken bean jelly, Naxi grilled fish, dada, and Dongba barbecue are the most popular snacks.
Must-do experiences around Lijiang 1. Walk around the streets and alleys of Dayan Ancient Town: Find all kinds of Lijiang specialty snacks in the streets and alleys to fill your stomach.
Then go to Lion Rock and climb to the commanding height of Lion Rock - Wangu Tower, overlooking the entire ancient city of Lijiang. If you are lucky enough, you can overlook the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain to the north.
After getting off the Lion Rock, we went to Mufu and took a close look at the Naxi palace-style building in the ancient city that resembles the Forbidden City.
Return to the ancient city in the evening and experience the nightlife of the ancient city on Sifang Street. You can also go to a bar to have fun.
2. Daze in Shuhe Ancient Town: From the hustle and bustle of Lijiang to Shuhe, it is most pleasant to spend an afternoon in a quiet cafe.
3. Eat the best cured pork ribs: There is a famous "Yu Jie Cured Spare Ribs" in Xiangshan Market. The greasy floor, low benches, and diners wearing national costumes all indicate that this store is mainly for locals.
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It only costs a few yuan to take a taxi, and it's about a 5-minute drive from the ancient city.
4. Take a photo of the reflection of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain: If the weather is good, you can take bus No. 3 and No. 6 from the park to Qingxi Reservoir.
This is one of the water sources for Lijiang citizens. There is a trail in the middle of the reservoir, which divides the entire reservoir into two halves. There are two arch bridges on the trail and there are many willow trees.
When the weather is clear, you can see the entire Jade Dragon Snow Mountain reflected on the water.